Choosing a residential college

The best college for you at the University of Otago is the one that suits your individual needs and preferences. Otago has 15 residential colleges on the Dunedin campus, each with their own community feeling and unique features. All colleges are:

within walking distance of the University campus

well-heated

secure

fully catered

Some colleges have specific restrictions, for example Abbey College only accepts postgraduate students, and if you're an international student under the age of 18, you can only live in Aquinas, Salmond or Toroa residential colleges.

The colleges are diverse and have different flavours and styles: traditional, modern, tranquil and academic, busy and social.

See the Colleges at a glance page for a comparison table of what is available at each college.

The Official University of Otago residential colleges page gives a summary of each college and shows their suitability for different student types. You can also follow the links to individual college websites to find out more.